Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Information Communication Technology - Identify The Parts Of The Computer

### Lesson Plan: Identifying the Parts of the Computer **Grade Level:** Primary 1 **Subject:** Information Communication Technology (ICT) **Topic:** Identifying the Parts of the Computer --- #### Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify and name basic parts of the computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU). 2. Understand the basic function of each part. --- #### Materials Needed: - A computer with all necessary parts (monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU) - Flashcards/pictures of computer parts - Interactive Smartboard or whiteboard - Crayons/colored pencils - Worksheet with images of the computer parts to color and label --- #### Teacher Preparation: 1. Set up a computer unit at the front of the classroom for demonstration purposes. 2. Prepare flashcards/pictures of each computer part. 3. Create a simple worksheet with images of the computer parts for students to color and label. --- #### Lesson Procedures: **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - Greet the students and ask them if any of them have seen or used a computer before. - Briefly discuss how computers help us in many ways, like playing games, drawing, and learning new things. **2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)** - **Part 1:** Show the computer set up and point to each part while naming them: monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU. - **Monitor**: The screen we look at to see things on the computer. - **Keyboard**: The set of keys we press to type letters and numbers. - **Mouse**: The device we move to control the cursor on the screen. - **CPU (Central Processing Unit)**: The "brain" of the computer where all processing happens. - Use flashcards/pictures to reinforce the visual names of the parts. Hold up each flashcard and ask students to repeat the name after you. **3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)** - Choose students to come up one at a time to point to the parts of the computer as you call them out. - Have students sit in small groups and hand out flashcards. Let them play a quick matching game where they match a flashcard of the part to the actual part on the computer setup. **4. Independent Practice (Worksheet Activity) (15 minutes)** - Hand out the worksheet with the images of the computer parts. - Allow the students to color the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU with crayons or colored pencils. - Once colored, guide the students to label each part with the correct name (monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU). Provide help as needed. **5. Closure (5 minutes)** - Recap the lesson by asking students to name the parts of the computer one more time. - Ask a few students to share one thing they learned about each part. - Praise the students for their participation and learning. --- #### Assessment: - Observe students during the guided practice to ensure they can correctly identify the parts of the computer. - Check the completed worksheets to ensure that students have correctly colored and labeled each part. #### Extension Activity: - For students who grasp the basics quickly, introduce additional parts such as the printer, speakers, and webcam. - If appropriate, allow students to take turns using the mouse and keyboard to perform simple tasks on the computer, like moving the cursor or typing their name. #### Differentiation: - Provide extra assistance to students who may struggle with identifying and naming computer parts. - Use a buddy system to pair students with peers who can provide support. --- **Note:** Always ensure that students handle computers and related equipment carefully under supervision.